Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce

Calendar of Events

AUGUST 2003

4-8 Christine on Vacation

9�� Huntingburg Merchants Kids Day

5�� Huntingburg Merchants Association Meeting 7:30 am at Overtime

13�� Agri-Toursim Seminar at Madison Indiana

15�� Hoosier Academy at Indianapolis�

16-17� Antique Show at Reflections

16�� Back Porch Concert 6:00 pm � Lick Creek

19�� Tell A Friend Coordinator Meeting at 7:00 am at American Cancer office

19�� Huntingburg Park Board Meeting at 5:45 pm at City Hall

20�� Chamber Tourism Committee Meeting @ 7:30 at the OTH

23�� Chamber Tourism Committee Meeting at 7:30 am OTH

26�� Foundation Executive Committee Meeting 11:00 am at OTH

26�� Foundation Marketing Committee Meeting Noon at OTH

27�� Chamber Membership Committee Meeting at 7:30 am at OTH

See you at the Farmer�s Market on Saturday

The Chamber developed a logo to brand the activities hosted in the downtown area.

Rita Howell to Assume Directorship at

Dubois County Tourism Commission

The Dubois County Tourism Commission has announced that Rita Howell formerly of St. Joseph Hospital will assume the position of the new Tourism Executive Director.

The Dubois County Tourism Commission is authorized under Indiana Statute to promote tourism for the county.� Funds for the commission are provided by a �room tax� whereby all lodging establishments charge a higher tax then the normal sales tax.� The state then distributes the additional percentage back to the tourism commission in the county that collected the tax.

As Huntingburg and all of Dubois County look to diversify our economy, the importance of tourism as an economic tool is growing.�� Partnerships not only with DCTC, but also with other area attractions are important to the Chamber as it looks to make the area a tourism destination.

The Tourism Committee of the Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce is very pleased with the decision of DCTC.� Rita�s experience in marketing and her attention to detail will be a definite asset to the tourism commission.� Rita had also served on the Board of the Chamber (President in 2000); and therefore will be familiar with its operations in further developing promotional partnerships.

DCTC is responsible for the promotion of the Olde World Christmas in Southern Indiana event that includes the Christmas Stroll in Huntingburg, Christkindlmarkt in Ferdinand, and O�Tannembaum Days in Jasper.� The chambers and merchants in each of these communities organize the festivities while the tourism commission ensures that information is distributed.

Rita will begin her duties in mid-August and will be overseeing the activities of two other employees and working with seven board members including Mitch Clark and Mary Brown of Huntingburg.

www.huntingburg.org

The Chamber of Commerce shares a website with the City and the Huntingburg Foundation.� We invite Chamber members to look at the site and offer suggestions so that we can make sure that it is user friendly and informative.� Let us know if you would like a link to your website.

Newsletter to be Electronically Mailed

With the new capabilities of high speed Internet, the Chamber will soon be able to offer the newsletter electronically.�

Monthly the Chamber sends a newsletter to all of our members.� While we would like to see this newsletter made available to all the employees within your company we know that this is not always feasible.� However by using electronic mail capabilities we will be able to reach a wider range of people at a lower cost.

Later in the year, a form on which you may list all of your employees that you would like to receive the newsletter will be distributed.� Please make sure that all of your department heads are part of this address listing.� The newsletter will still be available in written form for those members who do not have Internet capabilities.

Hoosier Replay Story

Hoosier Replay, a northeastern Indiana magazine dedicated to Hoosier sports, visited Huntingburg the week of July 21.� The magazine originally intended to do a story on League Stadium for their August issue, but after spending the day talking to Huntingburg sports enthusiasts, they have stories for several issues.��

Our residents are our best selling tools.� Thanks to those people who took time from their busy schedules to share their stories.� Remember, not everyone lives in a town as great as Huntingburg, be proud.

Publications

The Chamber of Commerce is currently working on two new publications for the city of Huntingburg.

The first is an updated map that will include general information on the City.� Maps are the most asked for items when people visit the Chamber office.

The second a walking tour brochure of Huntingburg�s historical downtown.� This brochure will include information on the architectural styles of the buildings along with brief histories.

Agri-Tourism

Southeastern Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will sponsor a workshop on the Introduction to Agri-tourism on August 13, 2003 in Madison, IN.

Questions on what agri-tourism is, why do it and the benefits for farmers and tourism will be discussed.� Examples of regional agri-tourism businesses include the local wineries and the farms near Starlight, Indiana.

Board Changes

Mr. Bob Brown of The Brown Antiques has agreed to serve as Vice-President for 2003-2004, while Mary Mundy-Uebelhor of The Purple Plum has accepted the position vacated Christine Buening.�

Congratulations to both, we know they will do a great job.

Breakfast Series

The Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce�s breakfast series will kick off its third year in September.� The Chamber is interested in what speakers and topics members are interested in for this year.� Please contact the Chamber with your suggestions.

Business Survival Guides

Human Resource and Compliance essentials are available from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.� These tools include Indiana Employment Forms, a complete set of forms on CD-Rom, and Indiana Guide to Labor Relations authored by attorneys at Barnes & Thornburg.

You may get a complete listing of tools at (317) 264-6885, (800) 824-6885 or www.indianachamber.com

Huntingburg Foundation Receives Lilly Money

The Huntingburg Foundation has received the balance of funds from the Lilly Endowment GIFT V challenge.

During the fall of 2001 and all of 2002, the Foundation worked at raising $615,000 to receive $630,000 from Lilly.� The final payment arrived July 21 and was immediately invested for the future growth and development of the community.�

The Foundation celebrated on July 26, with many of its donors including several area businesses and Chamber members including Styline, Touch of Class, Masterbrand, Steinkamps, Farbest, Uebelhor Development and German American Bank.�

Craftsman Needed

The Huntingburg Merchants invites artisans and craftsmen downtown on Saturday, September 20 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm to demonstrate their talents as part of Old Fashion Bargain Days.� Anyone willing to demonstrate their skills and sell their handy-work in weaving, soap making, basket making, tatting, metal work, wood carving or any other old fashion skill are encouraged to contact the Huntingburg Chamber of Commerce to arrange for a FREE booth.�

Upcoming Events

Now that summer is almost over, wondering what there is to do?� Plenty!!

SATURDAYS 7am � NOON

Rain or Shine! July 5-October 4

Market Street (behind Old Town Hall)

Kids� Day � August 9

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Downtown

Kids are invited to show off their business skills as they set up their own shops � come down and support our future entrepreneurs.

Antique Show � August 16-17

9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Reflections on US231

This major fund-raiser for the Chamber features Antique Dealers from across the Midwest.� Quilts from St. Mary�s Church will be displayed on the stage both days and the Southridge Volleyball Boosters will provide for refreshments.

Back Porch Concert

Lick Creek � August 16

6:00 to 9:00 pm

Old Town Hall

� The eclectic sounds of local musicians will be out under the stars.� Bring a chair or blanket and your favorite beverage.

Old Fashion Bargain Days

September 19-21

Downtown

The 49^{th annual}, yes it has been that long! Will feature artisan and craftsman demonstrating and selling their items.

Bar-B-Que Contest � Sept. 20

7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Market Street (behind OTH)

As part of Old Fashion Bargain Days the Chamber will feature a BBQ Contest.� Judging will be at 3:00.� Local companies are encouraged to enter a team.

The Pied Piper Returns

September 20 @ 5:00 pm

Old Town Hall

This tradition from the early 1900�s was brought back by the Chamber a few years ago and will return during Old Fashion Bargain Days.� Kids are invited to follow the pied piper as he leads them to the ice cream.

Back Porch Concert

Short Kut Grass � Sept. 20

5:00 to 8:00 pm

Old Town Hall

Blue Grass Music and BBQ what could be better?

St. Mary�s Church Picnic

September 21

St. Mary Church

Washington St.

Food, games, quilt raffles, bingo, and more food are part of this annual fund-raiser for the church.

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October 2-5, 2003

City Park

Plans are now underway for this annual citywide event.� Food, Games and Fun are awaiting you if you get involved by contacting Sara Songer at 683-2211.

2003-2004 Chamber Board of Directors

President

Bill Land

City of Huntingburg

Vice President

Bob Brown

Brown Antiques

Secretary/Treasurer

Ken Schnaus

Integra Bank

Travis McQueen

Dubois County

Airport Authority

Gene Thewes

German American Bank

Maggie Kerkhoff

Styline/OFS

Robert Yost

Southwest Dubois County

School Corporations

Jim Hunsicker

NSWC Crane

Mary Mundy-Uebelhor

The Purple Plum

Staff

Christine Prior

Executive Director

Sharon Welp

Administrative Assistant

309 N Geiger Street

Huntingburg, Indiana 47542

(812) 683-5699

Fax: (812) 683-3524

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